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PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 5/10/16 (New Attraction Merchandise, Star Wars Land, Whoopie Pies, ETC.)

May 10, 2016

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

I visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the weekend and found quite a bit had changed in just a week’s time, so let’s see what’s new and exciting around the park: The projection towers for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular are being painted Wait times for the Olaf meet and greet have gotten much shorter over … Read more

VIDEO: See Latest Progress on Star Wars & Toy Story Lands In Our Latest Hollywood Studios Expansion Update

May 9, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Our series of video updates on all of the work happening around Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues today as we bring you the latest changes to this park in flux at Walt Disney World:

STK Orlando Opening Date Announced, Reservations Now Open!

July 18, 2018May 9, 2016

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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STK Orlando will open May 25, 2016 and guests can now make reservations to eat at the latest addition to Disney Springs. The new STK will be located within the waterfront setting of The Landing at Disney Springs. STK’s unique ambiance blends the elements of a modern steakhouse with a sleek lounge, including a DJ, emphasizing … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Meet & Greet Opens at Hollywood Studios

May 9, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now find a new indoor home for both Mickey and Minnie Mouse as of Sunday. The new experience is titled “Mickey and Minnie starring in Red Carpet Dreams”. The meet and greet is located inside what was the audition space for the American Idol Experience The queue is in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 5/6/16 (Star Wars Land, Toy Story, May the 4th, ETC.)

July 18, 2018May 6, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Myself and reporter Dirk Wallen both visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week and have a ton of newsworthy photos to share with you from the park, so let’s take a look: May the 4th and Revenge of the 5th merchandise available in the park LE 750 MagicBands on sale Tarps have now gone up on … Read more

Long-Running “Celebrate the Season” Holiday Show at Magic Kingdom Retired, New Show Coming

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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“Celebrate the Season” has been entertaining guests for as long as I can remember at Walt Disney World. The show actually began at Top of the World at the Contemporary before moving to the Magic Kingdom for the Christmas season in the early 1990’s. Disney today announced the retirement of the show and a brand … Read more

Happy HalloWishes Premium Package Being Offered for 2016 Halloween Parties at Magic Kingdom

May 5, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Disney is offering a special add-on dessert party at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2016. On select evenings from Friday, September 2 through Monday, October 31, you can enjoy Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade from a special reserved Main Street, U.S.A. location. This is followed by a private dessert party with views of the Happy HalloWishes … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/4/16) – Star Wars Day, The Best and Worst Restaurants at WDW, ETC.

May 4, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we play a delicious game of WDWNT: The Price is Right, we interview former Orlando Sentinel food reporter Scott Joseph, we talk the best and worst dining at Walt Disney World, and we celebrate Star Wars Day as only we can… WDW News Tonight is hosted by Tom Corless and … Read more

BREAKING: WDW Further Tiers Magic Kingdom Party Ticket Prices; Full Pricing Breakdown; Go On Sale Tomorrow

May 9, 2016May 4, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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All tickets go on sale tomorrow, 5/5/16: MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY 2016 September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29, 30 October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31 September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 25 – $72.00 plus … Read more

FIRST LOOK: New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Meet and Greet Opening May 8th at Hollywood Studios

May 4, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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A new Mickey and Minnie meet and greet experience is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: “Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams”. Here, you’ll discover Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, living the dream as A-list Hollywood stars. Walk the red carpet and step right into a scene with Minnie, where she appears as a … Read more

PHOTOS: Celebrity Spotlight Opens at Hollywood Studios, New Olaf from Frozen Meet and Greet Experience

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Starting today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can share a warm hug with Olaf from Disney’s Frozen… Entering on the Echo Lake side, guests can head to Celebrity Spotlight to meet Olaf from Frozen. The new experience features the lovable snow man with a fun summer backdrop. According to Disney, the character meeting in this … Read more

Tutto Italia at Epcot Offering Lunch Specials All Summer Long

July 18, 2018May 3, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Epcot’s Tutto Italia is ready to ring in the summer with a very special summer menu. From May 2nd through August 28th, guests at Tutto Italia Ristorante can indulge in a limited-time Summer Lunch Menu. Guests will create their own prix-fixe lunch menu that features choice of appetizer, main course, dessert and soft drink. Specials … Read more

MouseAdventure “Silly Symphonies” Comes to Walt Disney World May 14th!

May 3, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

On May 14th, you are invited to race around Epcot and the nearby resorts in MouseAdventure Silly Symphonies! MouseAdventure is a quest-based event at the Disney Parks, and is produced by Third Gate Games. It’s part scavenger hunt and part road-rally, testing your knowledge of Disney theme parks, including minutia you may never have noticed … Read more

STK Opens This Summer at Disney Springs, First Menu Items Announced

July 18, 2018May 3, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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With two decades of experience in the kitchen, Chef James O’Donnell’s is the new executive chef for STK Orlando, opening this summer at Disney Springs. O’Donnell’s career has taken him around the globe and in 10 different cities, and in his new role at STK Orlando he is able to showcase his worldly culinary experience, … Read more

“Frozen Games starring Olaf and Kristoff” Event Coming to Blizzard Beach Starting May 27th

May 3, 2016

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Tom Corless

Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Kristoff and Olaf from Disney’s hit animated film “Frozen” will host the inaugural “Frozen” Games at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park this summer. Starting May 27 and running through Aug. 21, “Frozen” friends will invite guests visiting Blizzard Beach to join Team Kristoff or Team Olaf each day to participate in a variety of winter-themed … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Previews New Disneyland 1955 and Ear Hat Ornament Subscription Service Items

May 3, 2016

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Tom has been regularly visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort from the time he was 4 months old. While he has made countless visits in the last 28 years, he did not become a truly active member in the Disney fan community until the summer of 2007, when he decided to launch the WDW News Today website and podcast. Tom has since become an Orlando-local and is a published author on Walt Disney World. Contact Tom at tom@wdwnt.com.

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Disney today shared some news of new Park Pack items that will be joining the Disney Park Pack – Pin Trading Edition offered through the Disney Parks online store. This monthly subscription service delivers collectible Disney Pins directly to your doorstep (note the subscription service for the Pin Trading Edition is currently unavailable but spots do open … Read more

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